Hive Thermostat Mini (UK): what it works with
Hive · model Hive Thermostat Mini · For the UK
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Via Hive Hub
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Unconfirmed
Hive lists Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit for the Thermostat Mini, a battery-powered UK thermostat that switches your boiler through a mains receiver. Alexa and Google Home link through your Hive account, while Apple Home goes through a Hive Hub. It suits most gas, LPG, oil and electric boilers, plus OpenTherm on some combis, but not heat pumps. Whether the Mini needs a hub isn't stated, and Matter isn't claimed.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | No Matter claim found on Hive's Mini page. |
| Apple Home | Via Hive Hub | Hive's Mini page lists Apple HomeKit. Hive's HomeKit guide pairs through a Hive Hub and doesn't name the Mini; hot water, boost and schedules aren't controllable in Apple Home.[1],[2] About the Hive Hub (UK) |
| Google Home | Yes | Listed on the Mini page. Link your Hive account in Google Home under Home Control; the guide doesn't name the Mini.[1],[3] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | The Mini page lists Amazon Alexa; Hive's Alexa support page doesn't name the Mini.[1] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | No Hive page found lists SmartThings. |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Home Assistant's Hive integration lists Hive Active Heating, Multi-zone and Radiator Valve but not the Thermostat Mini; it is cloud-polling via your Hive account. |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio
- Zigbee[1]
- Hub required
- Unconfirmed
- Local control
- Unconfirmed
- Type
- Wall thermostat[1]
- Controls
- UK gas, LPG, oil and electric boilers; OpenTherm on some combis[1]
- Power
- 4 × AAA; receiver on 230 V mains[1]
- Radio: Hive says its heating devices use Zigbee for local communication. The page doesn't state a Wi-Fi radio on the thermostat, so none is listed.
- Hub: Hive's Mini page doesn't say. Its box contents list no hub, and one FAQ on the page says the first thermostat comes with a Hive Hub. UK retailers sell both hub and hubless bundles. Check the bundle you buy.
- Local control: Hive says the thermostat keeps working and adjusts temperature without internet, but app control returns only when it's back. That isn't local control, so left unconfirmed.
- Type: Battery thermostat that switches your boiler through a mains receiver.
- Controls: No heat pumps, solid fuel or storage heaters. Hot water is on/off and boost only. Several Worcester Bosch models are listed as incompatible.
- Power: Batteries are in the box.
Before you buy
- Hive doesn't state whether the Mini needs a Hive Hub; check the bundle you buy.
- Not for heat pumps, solid fuel boilers or storage heaters, and several Worcester Bosch models are listed as incompatible.
- Hot water can only be switched on or off, scheduled or boosted for 1 to 6 hours, not set to a temperature.
- OpenTherm works on compatible combi boilers and single-zone systems only.
- In Apple Home, hot water, boost and schedules still need the Hive app.
Quick answers
- Does the Hive Thermostat Mini (UK) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, but only through the Hive Hub. Hive's Mini page lists Apple HomeKit. Hive's HomeKit guide pairs through a Hive Hub and doesn't name the Mini; hot water, boost and schedules aren't controllable in Apple Home. More smart thermostats for Apple Home
- Does the Hive Thermostat Mini (UK) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The Hive Thermostat Mini (UK) works with Google Home directly. Listed on the Mini page. Link your Hive account in Google Home under Home Control; the guide doesn't name the Mini. More smart thermostats for Google Home
- Does the Hive Thermostat Mini (UK) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Hive Thermostat Mini (UK) works with Amazon Alexa directly. The Mini page lists Amazon Alexa; Hive's Alexa support page doesn't name the Mini. More smart thermostats for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Hive Thermostat Mini (UK) work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No Hive page found lists SmartThings.
- Does the Hive Thermostat Mini (UK) work with Home Assistant?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Home Assistant's Hive integration lists Hive Active Heating, Multi-zone and Radiator Valve but not the Thermostat Mini; it is cloud-polling via your Hive account.
Sources
- Hive Thermostat Mini — Hive manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Integrating Hive Devices with Apple HomeKit - Hive Support — Hive manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Connecting Hive with Google Home - Hive Support — Hive manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
Official product page: www.hivehome.com